New York-based staffing firm Corporate Resource Services Inc. (OTCBB: CRRS) today announced it has acquired Personnel Solutions in Mason City, Iowa. CRS intends to use the location as a nucleus to expand services throughout this geographic area.

“This is a nice addition to our current Midwest Region and we’re looking forward to generating additional clientele in Iowa and the surrounding areas,” said Joseph Carnato, CRS’ executive vice president of the Midwest Region. “Over the past year we have experienced generic growth in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan. Personnel Solutions is a perfect fit for us and were excited to work with their management team to grow our footprint throughout Iowa.” 

Corporate Resource Services operates 231 staffing and on-site facilities in 42 states and the District of Columbia. It ranks 34th on Staffing Industry Analysts’ list of largest staffing firms in the U.S.